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Planned Woodland Closures:

No public entry to the Woods at these times please
  • Friday 23rd October 2026 until 10am on Tuesday 27 October 2026 
  • Friday 4th December 2026 until 10am on Tuesday 8th December 2026
  • Friday 26th February 2027 until 10am on Tuesday 2nd March 2027

Absolutely no entry, for your safety during this planned management.

Wytham Woods was gifted to the University in 1942, and are now one of the most studied areas of woodland in the world. The Ffennell family made the gift after the death of their only child, Hazel, with the expectation the University would preserve and maintain the Woods, using them primarily for education and research, with a further hope that the woods could be sympathetically enjoyed by the people of Oxford. A permit system now allows walkers access to over 32 km of rides and paths, and there are guided walks to enable visitors to see and learn about the Woods' wildlife. 

To apply for your permit, please visit our walking permit application form page. We remind visitors to read our rules carefully, noting in particular that no dogs or bicycles are allowed in the Woods.

If you are visiting Park Farm and Court Place Gardens, please keep to the public rights of way.

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About Wytham Woods

Wytham Woods is an ancient semi-natural woodland, which has been owned and maintained by the University of Oxford since 1942.
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Hiring our space

The Wytham Chalet is a hunting lodge in the middle of the Woods and acts as a hub for researchers and visiting groups.
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Plan your visit

The Woods are open every day of the year including bank holidays, unless essential management work is being undertaken.
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Walking permit application form

Visitors to Wytham Woods will be asked to show their permit. Permits are free and last 12 months
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Wytham Woods Map

You can download our visitor map here
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A34 Wytham Road Access Closure

Please note that the Woods will be still open

A Temporary Traffic Regulation Order for the closure of the junction of the Wytham road to and from the A34, whilst the mobile phone mast is replaced:
Phase 1: completed
Phase 2: 09/11 – 13/11/2026
Working time – 08:00 – 18:00
During these periods, the entrance to and exit from the A34 will be completely closed.
Access will be via Wolvercote, but you can still leave via the side feed road to the A420 junction.